Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Grimsby will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Doncaster when they take on Mansfield in the League Two round 42. The Mariners are eager to climb to the top half of the table, but they face an uphill task in Saturday’s clash against the promotion-chasing visitors. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both George Lloyd and Otis Khan should be recalled to the starting XI.
The Yellows, on the other hand, are eager to climb to the playoffs berth, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the round 42 clash. Since Grimsby missed out on a spot in top seven, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the visiting team. George Maris limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Rochdale, with Kieran Wallace likely to step up.
Highlighted Player (Sean Scannell):
Sean Scannell is a winger who plays for Huddersfield Town. The Irish footballer is capable of playing up front as well and he began his senior career at Crystal Palace, before penning a three-year contract with Huddersfield Town.
The English player, who was born in Croydon on 17 September 1990, made 25 outings for Huddersfield in the 2015/2016 Championship campaign, scoring one goal for the club. Sean Scannell has 10 caps for Republic of Ireland Under-21 side, but he has yet to make his debut for the senior team. Scannell was named Republic of Ireland Young Player of the Year in 2007, and in 2008 he was Crystal Palace’s Young Player of the Year.
His contract with Huddersfield Town expires on 30 June, 2019 and his highest market value was €1 million back on 8 January, 2009. Sean Scannell started his youth career in Addiscombe Corinthians, but he played for Crystal Palace youth teams as well.
Highlighted Team (Mansfield):
Founded in 1897, Mansfield Town are a professional club that compete in the League 2, the English fourth tier. The Stags are well known for their yellow shirts and blue shorts, while the colour of their away kit is black. Field Mill is the club’s home ground, the stadium with the capacity of 9,186.
The venue was built back in 1861 and renovated in 1999. Chesterfield and Notts County are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals. Mansfield Town did well to win the Football League Trophy in 1986/1987 season, with the team beating Bristol City on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the regular time, with Kevin Kent and Glyn Riley scoring for Mansfield Town and Bristol City respectively. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold is the player with most appearances as he played 513 games for the Stags in all competitions.